Top 10 tourist places in Sylhet
If you’re craving hills, rivers, tea gardens, and untouched beauty—Sylhet has it all. The most northeastern division of my country is Sylhet, located at the foothills of Meghalaya. The division have some aesthetic and rare places that everyone should know and witness. How can anyone not explore to when all tourist places in Sylhet are beautiful and sweet.
About Sylhet
The earliest and most reliable source in Bangladeshi history is Sylhet. In the Middle Ages, it was called Srehatta, and during the reign of Firoz Shah, it was called Jalalabad. Then, the Afghan Sadars, the Shahi Sultans of Bengal, the Mughals, and the British ruled here. Now, Sylhet is a very significant part of my country because it is one of the eight administrative divisions of the country, and it is very substantial for travel enthusiasts. As it is located at the foot of the great Meghalaya, it features numerous soothing natural places. It is always getting hard when comes to choosing the tourist places in Sylhet because this division holds a lot of places to visit. I choose some places in the Sylhet to represent the evergreen beauty of its. I have visited Sylhet more than five times to hunt its natural beauty, so all of you can have faith in my list. So let’s check out the finest tourist places in Sylhet.
1. Khadimnagar National Park
National parks are large-scale natural areas or forests designated at the national level primarily for the conservation of biodiversity in in-situ conditions and are used for public recreation and research purposes. Since its creation in 2006, Khadimnagar National Park has supported more than 300 plant species, two or three amphibian species, twenty or more reptile species, twenty-two or more bird species, and twenty-five or more animal species. For tourists and travelers, the park offers two hour treks with many obstacles like ropes and zipline. They can roam and see the biodiversity of the park. People should visit the National parks because they don’t really understand how beautiful every species is and the importance of it. The national park is quite big, it covers a land area of 1763 acres.
Location: The park’s greatest feature is that it’s located in the city, only 15 kilometers from the Sylhet train station. My friend, you can start your Sylhet exploration with Khadimnagar National Park.
Entry fee: 25 BDT
2. Ratargul swamp forest
The Ratargul swamp forest is one of the world’s and Bangladesh’s rarest natural wonders. I will be very glad to inform you that on our planet there are twenty-two freshwater swamp forests and Ratargul is one of them.
Swamp forests are a unique and rare wonder of nature, so their beauty must be unique. On rainy days, it becomes more attractive and easy to visit. Having a freshwater swamp forest in my country specially in Sylhet division is matter of pride an pleasure. Now my buddy you know, it is rare, unique, and beautiful. So, hunt down its beauty and be aware of tree snakes during your visit.
Location: Ratargul Swamp Forest is located in Gowainghat Upazila, about 26 kilometers north of Sylhet city.
Note: Boats are needed to explore it as it is a waterbody. Often boatman here try to scam tourists. So, be aware of everything [ Roaming time, route, rent ] when you rent one.
3. Hakaluki Haor
The low-lying areas with water and tectonic bottoms are called Haors. Usually, during the rainy season, the hills are flooded and the Haors become huge reservoirs. Cultivation takes place in the Haor during the dry season. These Haor areas are incredibly beautiful, with water all around, the endless sky above, and strong wind. For tourists & travelers haors are meant to enjoy scenic boat trips with friends, family.
Regarding Hakaluki Haor, it is the largest hoar in my nation and is home to half of our aquatic plant species, as well as more than 100 fish species, 200 bird species, and other class species. All of these create stuuning apperence of the hoars and make it a must vist place of Sylhet.
Location: It located in Kulaura, Barlekha (Moulvibazar), Golapganj, Fenchuganj, Beanibazar (Sylhet) upazilas.
Tips : (Jun–Sep): Best for scenic boat trips | (Nov–Feb): Best for birdwatching.
4. Tanguar Haor
Among Haor, it’s ranked number one without any doubt. What are its features and where is it located, everything is set the way enthusiasts soul ask. All of you already know what is a hoar and what is look like? what if the hoar located vey close to meghalaya’s mountains. Then the Haor surely turn into a beauty that beauties has no match.
In the Sylhet division, Tanguar Hoar is not one of the best tourist places, it is the best tourist place I have ever visited and want to remember always. Spend the whole day cruising on the water in a houseboat, seeing the vastness of the hills of Meghalaya from the window or roof. Almost all the places worth seeing in Sunamganj district are located around this Haor; Barek Tila, Shimul Garden, Jadhukata River, Nilardi Lake, etc. So, you are packing your bag and heading toward the Haor. My friend, if the season is monsoon then go ahead. If not wait for the monsoon season, Its beauty is unmatched in the rainy season.
Location : Sunamganj
tips: Always bring binorculors when you upto explore haors.
5. Sreemangal
Sreemangal is not a tourist place in Sylhet, it is an upazila in Sylhet. But the upazila is cover with tea gardens; upto 90% tea gardens of Bangladesh are here. For which Sreemangal upazila is refer as the tea capital of my country. And the same reason the upazila turn into a tourist upazila; Notably, visitors swarm Sreemangal all year round to take in the splendor of the tea gardens.
Location: Sreemangal Upazila, Moulvi Bazar District
Best time to visit: Winter is overall best | Monsoon for rain lover | Spring for quiet travel
6. Jaflong
I haven’t visited Meghalaya but I have visited Jaflong. Compared to the great Meghalaya, Jaflong is nothing. But it is just located at the foot of the Meghalaya and showcases the Meghalaya’s pure nature specially in the monsoon. My thirist for explore Meghalaya has no know bound after visiting Jaflong.
Jaint hills of Meghalaya, Dawki village, Dawki Hanging Bridge, a stoney river, Zero Point, Maya waterfall, Khasi tribal villages and scent of pure nature is found in Jaflong. That’s why Jaflong is being famous from years among people and its popularity is rapidly incresed day by day. Therefore, you must become a traveler rather than a tourist if you want to experience the locations.
Location: 56–60 km northeast from the Sylhet city.
Best time to visit: Monsoon | winter
7. Kala Pahar
Hills are always a favorite place of travel enthusiasts and hills facinate them. Kala Pahar, the Mount Everest of Sylhet division and one of the less crowded tourist places in Sylhet. It is located at Muraichhara Eco Park in Moulvibazar.
An eco-park is a naturally stunning location where visitors can take in the stunning wildlife and plants in their natural habitat. So the whole place is coded for natural enthusiasts. The Kala pahar add more interest to travel enthusiast and become the goal of trekking there.
Location: Kulaura Upazila, Moulvibazar
Note: Guide must be need. It is totally a jungle and often big animal elephant seen there.
8. Lala khal
Lala Khal is becoming one of the best tourist places in the Sylhet division; even this place already attracts so many foreign tourists with its beauty.
Lala khal is a part of the Sari River that flows from Meghalaya”s hill and it brings with it many mineral particles. The bottom of the Lala Khal section is sandy, and the water is clear, so the mineral particles reflect the sunlight. As a result, the color of the Lalakhal water appears turquoise (blue to green) and looks so soothing to see. In addition, the water’s hue continues to change as the seasons change. It expresses its emotions there, much like nature does.
Location: Sarighat, Jaintiapur Upazila
9. Bichnakandi & Panthumai waterfall
We people have a serious obsession with Meghalaya’s hill and its majestic waterfalls. We do not miss any opportunity to enjoy Meghalaya’s art, and Bisnakandi gives us this opportunity to enjoy Meghalaya’s hills. One can enjoy the mountains from a distance by boat for a long time.
Panthumai Waterfall is one of the majestic waterfalls of Meghalaya and is located close to Bichnakandi, but it falls under India. Tourists like to explore Bichnakandi & Panthumai Waterfall together.
Location: Bisnakandi, Gowainghat Upazila
10 . Madhabkunda Eco-Park
Madhabkunda Eco-Park is located 11 kilometers away from Baralekha Upazila of Moulvibazar district of Sylhet. The most attractive feature of this green-enclosed Eco-Park is the Madhabkunda waterfall.
This waterfall is probably the first waterfall that Bangladeshis have ever seen, and in the past, it was considered the only waterfall in Bangladesh. Later, many more waterfalls were discovered. More will be found in the future, but Madhabkunda Waterfall is an emotion for us. We can say it is a former captain waterfall of Bangladesh. However, during your trip to Sylhet, take a day to explore the Eco-park, including this waterfall.
There are more places you can explore in sylhet to enrich your sylhet trip
11. Bholagong (Sadapathor)
It can be understood how much Bangladeshi people like the hills of Meghalaya when we go to Bholagong in Sylhet. People from far and wide, especially from Bangladesh, are now flocking to see the vast view of the hills of Meghalaya. If possible, people would go to conquer the hills. Again, a cool river flows here, which, if touched, all the fatigue of the journey ends in an instant. At least Bholaganj can be called one of the best places in Sylhet to see the hills of Meghalaya.
Location: Companiganj Upazila, sylhet
12. Utmachora
Originating in Cherrapunji, Meghalaya, the Utma River, also known as the Utmachora, is an inter-border river. This river, which is about 33 kilometers long, flows only 5 kilometers into Bangladesh and merges with the Priyan River. Utmachora is surrounded by rows of green hills and clear, cool water streams, creating a beautiful natural scene. The cool water flowing through the mountains is dotted with beautiful stones.
Location: Companiganj Upazila, sylhet | Close to Shada Pathor, Sylhet.
13. Lovachora
Lovachora is a region on the north-east border of Sylhet which has won the hearts of tourists with its natural beauty and secluded environment. The natural beauty is the green hills of Meghalaya and the cool clear water Lovachora river that flows from it. Apart from this, there is an iron bridge built by the British in this region which is now 100 years old.
Location: Kanaighat Upazila, Sylhet
14. Dibir Haor
A beautiful nature story where the deep friendship between mountains and water is witnessed by thousands of red lotus flowers blooming in the water. These flowers once again remind us that nature is the greatest artist. The white-blue sky above, the green hills of Meghalaya in the distance and the red lotus flowers in the water seem like nature has taken up the paintbrush in its hand. Besides, there is a history of ending a Jainta king here.
Location: Jainta Upazila, Sylhet
Even though I wanted to tell the beauties of Jaflong, Lala khal, Bichnakandi, Panthumai waterfall, Bholagong, Utmachora, Lovachora, and Dibir Haor, but I can’t. Because all of these places are nestled near the Meghalaya and their beauties are beyond my limited word. All I can is assure you that every place is worth it for exploration.
Where to stay in sylhet
If tourist exploring Khadimnagar National Park, Ratargul swamp forest, Jaflong, Bholagong, Lala khal, Lovachora, Dibir Haor, and Utmachora than Sylhet city is best for food & accomodation.
Sreemangal will be the best for staying if tourist are upto explore Sreemangal, Kalar Pahar, and Madhabkunda Eco-Park.
Frequently asks questions:
1. Do you live in Sylhet?
No, I am from Dhaka.
2. Is there anything in Sreemangal except for Tea gardens?
Yes, there are more tourist places.
# Lawachara National Park
# Hum Hum waterfall
# Madhabpur Lake
# Lasuban Gorge
# Baikka Beel
# Rubber Garden
# Shatabdi Spot
3. Dhaka to Sylhet Bus ticket price?
Between 800-1600 BDT for AC and non-AC buses.
4. How do you know about Haor, National Park, Eco Park, etc?
Wildlife Biology Book by professor Dr. Mustofa Dulal, professor Selima Alom & Mohammad Jogoulol Haider Ekbal. My Honours 4th-year wildlife Biology book.
5. Do you visited all of the places?
No, but I will do.
Nature is the only thing on earth that always plays the role of Medic. No matter what nature heals people.
This beautiful scenery, mesmerizing atmosphere, pulls me again and again into its soul
I am Sylheti and I’m proud of division’s rich beauty and biodiversity.
Is that you my friend Toukir. You really doing awesome work. I am really proud of you. Keep going bro.